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Contest News – 2 October 2022
Today, 2 October, the RSGB DX Contest will take place between 0600 to 1800UTC. Operation will take place on all of the HF bands, where contest operation is permitted, using CW and SSB. The exchange is signal report and serial number. This weekend the 432MHz to 245GHz Contest ends its 24-hour run at 1400UTC today, […]
Propagation News – 2 October 2022
The HF bands have been really humming this week, making up for the summer doldrums. A lot of this is due to the seasonal change in the ionosphere that results in more monatomic species and fewer diatomic ones. These are easier to ionise, which is good news for radio amateurs everywhere as the MUF rises. […]
Transatlantic Centenary Tests 2022
The RSGB is hosting the Transatlantic Centenary Tests 2022 on the HF bands for the month of December. Unlike those of the 1920s, which consisted of one-way communication, this event will encourage world-wide two-way communication with UK and Crown Dependency stations. There will be a series of awards available for making QSOs with those who […]
DXCC card checking and LotW registration
DXCC card checking and new user registrations for Logbook of the World will be available at the RSGB Convention on Saturday only. Online application and payment for Logbook of the World claims can be credited to DXCC scores but applicants must pay in advance, print off the claim cover sheet and sign where indicated, print […]
RadCom Basics
The September issue of RadCom Basics is now available for RSGB members to view. There are a range of features including an introduction to SDR software on a Raspberry Pi4, how to construct a simple and cheap antenna for use on 10m, and the start of a useful series on fault-finding. Head over to our […]
Board proceedings
Proceedings from Board meetings in 2022 are available for RSGB members to view online. Key messages over recent months have included: Discussions on the Strategic plan Meetings with Ofcom to discuss jamming and abuse The President, General Manager and several RSGB volunteers attended the IARU meeting at Friedrichshafen, participating in discussions on varied subjects including […]
